"Part manual, part memoir, this richly detailed tale of fatherhood captures the wonderful, fascinating otherness of raising a baby in a culture outside of one's own. Simon's fun, funny and fascinating book is a reminder that however different (and often downright bizarre) the beliefs and traditions of others might seem when it comes to raising kids, ultimately it all comes from a place of love. A must-read for any parent-to-be, no matter where they are in the world. 

Tom O'Malley, author of Beijing Lonely Planet 12th Edition

“A delight to read. In amongst all the tomes seeking to deep dive China, Simon Gjero’s is a refreshingly honest account of one of the most singular experiences in any culture - making, birthing and raising babies. This very personal account is also a very important window onto modern Chinese manners and customs.”

— Paul French, author of Midnight in Peking

A fun and fascinating look at the intricacies of Chinese traditions surrounding pregnancy and birth, from nutrition to numerology. Simon Gjeroe offers a friendly helping hand to other foreigners attempting, like him, to navigate a path through a landscape of often perplexing cultural differences.  

Fuchsia Dunlop, author of 'Shark's Fin and Sichuan Pepper: A Sweet-Sour Memoir of Eating in China